Israel – Athar (Footprints) is the new album by by virtuoso ud player & composer Sameer Makhoul. It is a blend of traditional Arab music,…
Athat unites Jewish and Arab musicians
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
World Music Festival Giardini D’Estate 2004
Venice, Italy – The 2004 edition of World Music Festival “Giardini D’Estate will take place in Venice (Italy) July 20-24. The concerts will be held…
Paco de Lucía wins the Prince of Asturias Award
Madrid, Spain – One of the greatest guitarists alive, Flamenco guitar innovator Paco de Lucía has won the 2004 Prince of Asturias award of the…
Budiño Presents \’Zume De Terra\’ at Etnosur
Madrid, Spain – Xoxé Manuel Budiño, a multi-instrumentalist and one of the major exponents of Galician music at present will become the Celtic Music ambassador…
World Music Central’s Guide to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is a strong Blues town. Blues legend Tabby Thomas lives there and has his own radio show [unfortunately, his own famous nightclub, Tabby’s…
Flamenco Dancer Ana Parrilla Dies in Jerez
Jerez, Spain – Flamenco dancer Ana Fernández de Molina, also known as ‘Ana Parrilla,’ died July 11 in her hometown of Jerez de la Frontera…
Kerrville Folk Festival Photograph Ken Schmidt Dies in Kayak Accident
Ken Schmidt, photographer and dear friend of the Kerrville Folk Festival died in a kayaking accident on July 11 near Comfort, Texas. He was 40…
Questions for Caetano Veloso about his latest album, A Foreign Sound
On Fina Estampa, you offered a unique Brazilian treatment of classic Latin American songs. Your approach in recording A Foreign Sound is similar to what…
Newfoundland Composer Otto Kelland Dies at 99
Otto Kelland, the composer of “Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s”, one of Newfoundland’s favorite folk songs, died July 8 in Flatrock, Newfoundland. He…
Preparations are underway for the 2nd Sauti za Busara Music Festival
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania – The 2nd Sauti za Busara Music Festival will be taking place in Stone Town, Zanzibar, 10th – 13th February, 2005.…